This is an optional Innovation & Leadership credit. These credits recognize exemplary practices and performance above and beyond what is recognized in standard credits and may not be relevant to every institution. Scoring in the Innovation and Leadership section is capped at 4 bonus points total.
For details about this credit, including the criteria, reporting timeframe, applicability, scoring, and more, please review the full credit language.
Templates & Tools
Example Responses
- University of California, San Diego – Outlines framework for engaging external stakeholders in detail; conforms to the AA1000 Stakeholder Engagement Standard.
- University of California, Santa Barbara – Includes upload of cooperative agreement and meets AA1000SES principles.
Common Issues Identified During Review
- To count as an exemplary practice, a policy or framework must be in place that conforms to the AA1000 Stakeholder Engagement Standard. AA1000 must be mentioned.
Additional Resources
How can we improve our performance on this credit?
- See stakeholder engagement resources in the Campus Sustainability Hub.